Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
“What is truth?” Pilate asked (John 18:38). I was on a treasure hunt this morning. A Scripture treasure hunt. Have you gone on one lately? It always starts with one verse that jumps out at me with a question. Then one verse leads to another until I end at a pot of gold. Fitting for this rainy morning. My usual freckled-faced …
I really want to end this week on an upbeat note. My former posts this week have been deep, hard places. But I want you to know that grief no longer digs its claws in me or takes my breath away. The ache is still there, especially when the seasons change, but I’m okay. I’m more than okay. I know …
I am Mary of Bethany today, Lost in a sea of wondering. My friend Jesus seems far away, He has not returned my calls for healing. I thought surely he’d answer quickly. He loves Lazarus so. But the days go by without a word, And I’m wondering where he did go. Perhaps he had some other business to …
A few years ago I road a roller-coaster ride in prayer. Up to that point, though my prayers weren’t always answered just as petitioned, they were favorable enough often enough to feel like I was hand in hand with God. I usually like roller coasters. But this one was not fun. The thrill of the ups and downs and upside downs …
Worry is the facade of taking action when prayer really is. ~ Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts Photo by Kim M. Andrist I don’t consider myself a worrier. But I know that term is relative. There is a long and wide spectrum to that cumbersome thing called worry. In fact, as I type, I realize how I’ve prided myself on …